Senior Clinical Fellow

Senior Clinical Fellow

The closing date is 18 February 2026

This is a 12 months fixed term post from October 2026.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic surgeon to join our innovative, friendly team in the role of RCS Senior Clinical Fellow in Bariatric Surgery. The successful applicant will participate in the General Surgery on call rota, whilst working as part of the bariatric team caring for bariatric, benign UGI and emergency general surgical patients.

This post represents an opportunity for an ST7+ equivalent surgical trainee to gain experience in a large bariatric centre, gaining competence in performing bariatric procedures independently, managing patients through elective outpatient settings, pre and post operatively and dealing with Bariatric emergencies.

STSFT is the lead-Trust in the Wear base unit for the clinical curriculum as part of Newcastle Universitys Regional Medical School Concept. To support undergraduate teaching the Trust has a £4 million Education and Training Centre. The Directorate has strong academic links with the University of Newcastle and the University of Sunderland with honorary lecturer and visiting professorships held by consultant staff. There is also a teaching fellow within the Directorate to support the teaching programme.

Previous post holders have gained significant exposure to upper GI and Bariatric surgery, contributed to publications and presented work at national and international meetings, greatly enhancing their career progression.

Main duties of the job

The internationally renowned Bariatric Unit also offers a full range of benign UGI surgery. The service is provided by laparoscopic and robotic UGI consultant surgeons with a bariatric interest, supported by registrars and foundation doctors, specialist nurses and specialist dietitians. The service performs Roux en Y Gastric Bypass, One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Banding, Gastric Balloons, and Revisional Bariatric Surgery. In addition we also perform gallstone surgery, common bile duct exploration, anti reflux surgery and laparoscopic hernias.

Applicants must hold GMC registration and FRCS, or equivalent qualifications. The appointee will have a wealth of General Surgery experience and must be able to demonstrate log book evidence of professional development. Experience of laparoscopic surgery, audit and evidence of flexible independent surgical practice are essential. Experience of leading training courses and presenting papers at regional/national meetings are desirable.

The postholder will be able to thrive within the team environment, have excellent interpersonal skills, effectively communicate with patients, family members and staff at all levels demonstrating the Trust Values in all their interactions. Commitment to medical education and CPD and the ability to develop and progress a research project is expected.

A positive and flexible outlook is an important attribute for success in this role.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture/working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under represented groups. Looking after our workforce health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

The post holder will:

• In conjunction with the Upper GI team, assist in the delivery of the Upper GI service at ST7+ level with appropriate training.
• Provide advice, support and guidance to patients and hospital staff in the provision of the benign Upper GI and bariatric service.
• Develop good working relationships with:
  • Ward and theatre staff
  • Diabetic Service
  • Clinical Support Services
  • Medical Service
  • Primary Care colleagues
  • Management Team
• It is expected the successful applicant will promote junior doctor learning and participate in audit, teaching and all aspects of good clinical practice.

Person Specification Skills and Abilities

• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff
• Ability to develop and progress a research project and audit
• Laparoscopic skills and experience
• Ability to run training courses
• Evidence of bedside teaching
• Papers presented at regional/national meetings

Qualifications

• FRCS or equivalent
• Post CCST/CCT

Experience and Knowledge

• Significant experience in General Surgery at Registrar level with competence levels reflective of an ST8 trainee.
• Log book evidence of current professional development
• Laparoscopic experience
• Experience of training and teaching surgical trainees
• Knowledge of Bariatric surgery

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work in a team
• Enquiring critical approach to work
• Commitment to CME

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust